A regular meeting of the Town Board of Grand
Island, New York was held at the Town Hall, 2255 Baseline Rd., Grand Island,
NY at 8:00p.m. on the 21st of June, 2010.
Present:
Peter A. McMahon
Supervisor
Mary
S. Cooke
Councilwoman
Richard
W. Crawford
Councilman
Gary
G. Roesch
Councilman
Raymond
A. Billica
Councilman
Patricia
A. Frentzel
Town Clerk
Peter
C. Godfrey
Town Attorney
Supervisor McMahon called the meeting
to order at 8:00p.m.
Councilwoman Mary Cooke led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATION:
This is an opportunity for residents
to comment on any matter regarding the meeting agenda items only.
Speakers:
None
PUBLIC HEARING:
Local
Law Intro #5 of 2010 - No Parking
Signs Colonial/Driftwood Playground
A Public
Hearing was held at 8:00p.m. for the purpose of hearing
anyone who wants to comment in favor or in opposition to Local Law Intro
#5/2010 No Parking Signs at the entrance to Colonial/Driftwood Playground.
Speakers in Favor:
None
Speakers in Opposition:
None
Supervisor
McMahon declared the Public Hearing closed.
A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by
Councilwoman Cooke to adopt Local Law #6/2010 No Parking
Signs at the entrance to Colonial/Driftwood Playground.
APPROVED
Ayes
5
Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Billica, McMahon
Noes
0
A
motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to
approve Minutes of Workshop Meeting #34, June 2, 2010. Minutes of Workshop
Meeting #35, June 7, 2010 and Minutes of Regular Meeting #10, June 7, 2010.
APPROVED Ayes
5 Cooke, Crawford,
Roesch, Billica, McMahon
Noes
0
1.
Meeting
Minutes Zoning Board of Appeals May 6, 2010
2.
Meeting
Minutes Grand Island Traffic Safety Advisory Board April 13, 2010
& May 11, 2010
3.
Meeting
Minutes Grand Island Economic Development Advisory Board May 13, 2010
4.
Time Warner
Cable Developments Affecting Time Warner Cable Subscribers in Grand Island
5.
Meeting
Minutes Long Range Planning Committee April 22, 2010
6.
Meeting
Minutes Planning Board April 12, 2010
7.
Meeting
Minutes Board of Architectural Review May 18, 2010
8.
Grand Island Memorial Library
2009 Annual Report
A motion was
made by Councilman Billica, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to approve the
consent agenda as distributed.
APPROVED Ayes
5 Cooke, Crawford,
Roesch, Billica, McMahon
Noes
0
COMMUNICATIONS
TOWN BOARD:
SUPERVISOR
McMAHON:
Refund
of Escrow Funds John Yensan 6th Street Mining Overlay
District
A
motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to
refund the escrow funds in the amount $20,000 which was held in trust to
insure the construction of the primary use following a permitted accessory
use.
APPROVED Ayes
5 Cooke, Crawford,
Roesch, Billica, McMahon
Noes 0
Monthly
Supervisors Report May 2010
The
Supervisor reported a cash balance of $650,786 on May 1, 2010
Total Receipts of $942,197
Total Disbursements of $1,076,487
Operating A/C Interest $48
Operating A/C Balance $516,544
Investment Interest $3,354
Investment Balance $9,219,858
Total Cash Balance as of May 31, 2010 $9,736,403
No action required by Town Board.
Fishermans
Landing Schedule Public Information Meeting
A
motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Roesch to set a
Public Information Meeting including public notice on Wednesday, July 7, 2010
at 7:00p.m. at Grand Island Town Hall for the purpose of getting input on the
Fishermans Landing project.
APPROVED Ayes
5 Cooke, Crawford,
Roesch, Billica, McMahon
Noes
0
COMMUNICATIONS
OTHER TOWN OFFICIALS:
TOWN
CLERK PATRICIA A. FRENTZEL:
Regulation
on Reporting for Elected or Appointed Officials
A
motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to
adopt the Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution for the Town of Grand
Island, to post the resolution on the Towns website for 30 days and to send
a certified copy of the resolution to the Office of the State Comptroller
within 45 days of the adoption of the resolution.
APPROVED Ayes
5 Cooke, Crawford,
Roesch, Billica, McMahon
Noes
0
TOWN
ATTORNEY PETER GODFREY:
Waterford
Park Phase III Road Dedication
A
motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Crawford to
adopt the following resolution and consent of the Town Board for the road
dedication for Waterford Park
Phase III:
Upon submission of the annexed deed of dedication of Isle
Landings, LLC, dedicating and releasing the necessary lands for proposed town
highways as set forth in the annexed legal description in the Town of Grand
Island, County of Erie, State of New York, to be known as part of Waterford
Park; now therefore, it is
RESOLVED that, in accordance with the provisions of Section 171 of the
Highway Law of the State of New York, consent is given that the Highway
Superintendent of the Town of Grand Island make an Order accepting and laying
out the aforesaid town highway to be known as part of Waterford
Park, the Town highways to consist of the lands described in the deed
of dedication, subject to the approvals of the Town Engineer, Highway
Superintendent, and the attorneys for the Town, and it is further
RESOLVED that, subject to the approvals of the Town Engineer and the
attorneys for the Town and the Order of the Highway Superintendent laying out
the aforesaid town highway to be known as Waterford Park, the Town Board
hereby accepts the annexed deed of dedication, provided it is filed by the
attorney for Isle Landings, LLC, or his representative, in the Erie County
Clerks office and the attorneys for the Town are provided with a certified
copy thereof documenting such satisfactory filing.
APPROVED Ayes
5 Cooke, Crawford,
Roesch, Billica, McMahon
Noes
0
DEPARTMENT
OF ENGINEERING & WATER RESOURCES JOHN WHITNEY:
Site
Plan Re-Approval Life Technologies, 3175 Staley Road
A
Site Plan was originally approved on April 20, 2009 for the construction of an
on-site wastewater treatment facility. The
applicant did not obtain building permits relating to this approval within the
specified 1-year time limit, and has also reduced the overall size of the
proposed building housing the facility. The
Assistant Engineer reviewed the proposal and the Site Plan application fees
have been paid.
A
motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to accept
the recommendation of the Assistant Town Engineer and re-approve the Site Plan
for Life Technologies for a wastewater treatment facility.
APPROVED Ayes
5 Cooke, Crawford,
Roesch, Billica, McMahon
Noes
0
Renew
Bid Liquid Sludge Hauling 2008
On April
7, 2008, the Town Board awarded the Liquid Sludge Hauling contract to Ball
Toilet & Septic Services for $ 0.04799 / gallon for a two-year term.
Article 2.4.17 of the contract states that at the end of the two years
at the option of the Grand Island Town Board, the bid may be extended for
up to two additional years provided the bid price is extended.
Ball
Toilet & Septic Services has agreed to extend their bid price of $ 0.04799
/ gallon for an additional two year term.
A motion
was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilman Billica to accept the
recommendation of the Town Engineer and authorize the Town Engineer to sign
the contract with Ball Toilet & Septic Services to provide pumping and
hauling of liquid sludge for $ 0.04799 / gallon be extended until April 30,
2012.
APPROVED Ayes
5 Cooke, Crawford,
Roesch, Billica, McMahon
Noes
0
Award
Contract Grand Island Safe Routes to School Project Project No. M-193
Town
Engineer John Whitney reported that on April 29, 2009, the following bids were
received for Grand Island Safe Routes to School Project:
Custom Topsoil, Inc.
$ 89,679.99
NFP & Sons, Inc.
$104,512.14
Scott Lawn Yard, Inc.
$106,629.55
Campobello Construction Co., Inc. $110,447.30
The
NYSDOT has reviewed the Award Package submitted by the Town and determined
that the low bidder Custom Topsoil, Inc., submitted a fair and reasonable bid
and that the contract should be awarded in a timely manner in the amount of
$89,679.99.
A motion
was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to accept the
recommendation of the Town Engineer and award the bid to Custom Topsoil, Inc.,
in the amount of $89,679.99.
APPROVED Ayes
5 Cooke, Crawford,
Roesch, Billica, McMahon
Noes
0
M.
J. Mechanical Renew HVAC Preventive Maintenance Contract
Grand Island Town
Hall
The
current contract for
the Town Hall HVAC preventive maintenance expired on April 30, 2010.
The rate for preventive maintenance inspections and the service
contract is $3,984.00. The hourly rate for emergency service is 18% below the
Street Rate (Street Rate is currently $79.00 per hour).
There will be a truck/mileage charge of $40 per call.
A
motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilman Roesch to
accept the recommendation of the Town Engineer and renew the contract with M.J.
Mechanical for the Town Hall HVAC
preventive maintenance in the amount
of $3,984.00.
APPROVED Ayes
5 Cooke, Crawford,
Roesch, Billica, McMahon
Noes
0
M.
J. Mechanical Renew HVAC Preventive Maintenance Contract
Library and Parks Building
The
current contract for
the Library and Parks Building HVAC preventive maintenance expires on
September 1, 2010. The rate for
preventive maintenance inspections and the service contract is $2,150.00. The
hourly rate for emergency service is 15% below the Street Rate (Street Rate is
currently $79.00 per hour). There
will be a truck/mileage charge of $40 per call.
A
motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Billica to
accept the recommendation of the Town Engineer and renew the contract with M.J.
Mechanical for the Library and Parks Building HVAC preventive maintenance in the amount of $2,150.00.
APPROVED Ayes
5 Cooke, Crawford,
Roesch, Billica, McMahon
Noes
0
ZONING
OFFICE:
Special
Use Permit Application Jan Symon, 873 Amy Drive Dog Grooming Business
Set Public Hearing
A
motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Billica to set a
Public Hearing for Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at 8:00p.m. for the purpose of hearing anyone who wants to comment in favor or in opposition
to a Special Use Permit Application from Jan Symon, 873 Amy Drive to have a
dog grooming business in a residential home.
APPROVED Ayes
5 Cooke, Crawford,
Roesch, Billica, McMahon
Noes
0
PLANNING
BOARD:
Whitehaven
Farms/Part of River Oaks/Proposed PDD Revised Concept Development Plan
Set Public Hearing
A
motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to set a
Public Hearing for Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at 8:00p.m. for the purpose of
hearing for
the hearing anyone who wants to
comment in favor or in opposition to the proposed PDD Whitehaven Farms west of Golf Course Villas.
APPROVED Ayes
5 Cooke, Crawford,
Roesch, Billica, McMahon
Noes
0
Sandra
L. Merletti, 2107 West River Road Request Exception to Subdivision
Regulations Transfer Between SBL #49.12-1-2.11 and SBL #49.12-1-3.11
A
motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to accept
the recommendation of the Planning Board and deny the request for Exception to
Subdivision Regulations for the transfer between SBL #49.12-1-2.11 and SBL
#49.12-1-3.11 based on the failure to meet the Towns current zoning code. The applicant should seek action through the Zoning Board of
Appeals.
APPROVED Ayes
5 Cooke, Crawford,
Roesch, Billica, McMahon
Noes
0
Harold
and Kay Tyson, 62 Countryside Lane Request to Sell Corner of Landlocked
Property
A
motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilman Billica to
accept the recommendation of the Planning Board and approve the sale of
landlocked property to the owner of 96 Oakridge for the purpose of fencing his
backyard, subject to the 15 private drainage easement.
APPROVED Ayes
5 Cooke, Crawford,
Roesch, Billica, McMahon
Noes
0
Mighty
Taco Restaurant with Drive-Thru Window, 2455 Grand Island Boulevard Site
Plan Application
A
motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilman Billica to table
the Site Plan approval for 2455 Grand Island Boulevard and set a Public
Hearing for Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at 8:00p.m. for the purpose of hearing anyone who wants to comment in
favor or in opposition to rezoning the property to permit a drive-thru window
and to permit a Special Use for the drive-thru.
APPROVED Ayes
5 Cooke, Crawford,
Roesch, Billica, McMahon
Noes
0
COMMUNICATIONS
GENERAL:
Linda
J. Velarde Block Party Wallace Drive, Saturday, July 10, 2010 Set
Public Hearing
A
motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to set
a Public Hearing for Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at 8:00p.m. for the purpose of hearing anyone who wants to comment
in favor or in opposition to the closing of Wallace Drive
between South Park and Huth Road on July 10, 2010 for the purposes of a block
party.
APPROVED Ayes
5 Cooke, Crawford,
Roesch, Billica, McMahon
Noes
0
REPORT
OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE:
A motion
was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Roesch to pay
Vouchers
#98006 98158
General
$ 53,286.36
Highway
$ 11,495.75
Sewer
$ 11,015.08
Water
$ 5,968.48
Capital
$ 49,238.40
Total
$131,004.07
APPROVED Ayes
5 Cooke, Crawford,
Roesch, Billica, McMahon
Noes
0
PRIVILEGE
OF THE FLOOR:
This is an opportunity for residents to comment on
any matter regarding Town government on any subject.
Speakers:
None
FROM THE TOWN BOARD:
Councilwoman
Cooke:
Annual Report of Library on file in Town Hall; Gazebo Concerts
start Thursday, July 1st Tuesdays after that; 4th of
July Parade/Race Saturday, July 3rd
Councilman
Billica:
SEQRs and process
Councilman
Roesch:
KidzBiz Saturday, June 26th Town Common
Supervisor McMahon: Fireworks Sunday, July
4th Dusk over Fantasy Island
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Councilwoman
Cooke, seconded by Councilman Billica to adjourn the meeting at 8:28p.m.
APPROVED Ayes
5 Cooke, Crawford,
Roesch, Billica, McMahon
Noes
0
A moment of silence was observed in memory of the
following:
Paul Taefi
Walter
Colley
Donald Olson
Doris Krehan
Respectfully
submitted,
Patricia A.
Frentzel
Town Clerk